Opinions needed —-favorite things

[jedi]

Remember a few weeks ago I said I was trying to think of a favorite thing for my moms club? Recap. You buy 3 identical things that are less than 10 a piece. We swap. I’ll come home with 3 different things that are some of my mom friends favorite things. Well I think I have what I want to bring.

This year I set a goal to read 52 books. I have a little over 2 to go. Reading is one of my most favorite things to do. I was thinking I could get one of my favorite books that I’ve read this year.

The cons to this are:
Some people may have already read it (but I’d choose something not necessarily that well known)

Not everyone likes the same style of books as me.

Pros:
I would be sharing a favorite thing

I think if I got a book from a friend I’d still read it even if it’s not generally something I’d read

I think most people are always looking for book recommendations.

Someone might read something they might not have otherwise read.


Thoughts? is this a bad idea. I mean if they truly hate it then can trade with another mom (that happened last year). Or regift. I was also thinking of buying a pack of bath bombs and putting one bath bomb in the gift because I love reading in the tub.


There’s a few top contenders for my favorite book. They are

Station 11
The passage
Sleeping giants
Red queen
An ember in the ashes

I think I only know one A15 mom that’s read a majority of this list. 😉 45thparallel

[CestLaVie]

I think the book is a good idea. For $10 people will probably already be getting bath bomb type of things, so a book would be different.
I like it, but you know I'm biased lol.

[RunsforWineandCarbs]

jedi, I think that's a great idea! Also, don't over think this. It's supposed to be favorite things and reading is your one of yours. So yes, gift 1 of your favorites. Tossing in a bath bomb makes it even better.

Personally, I have never been disappointed in receiving a book - even if i've never heard of it. And if i've read or then i get more excited because I get to exchange it for a brand new book! I am also known for re-reading books over and over and over again.

[skinandbones]

You could also do "accessories" that go along with books like a cute bookmark or reading light.

[taketheshot]

I like it! And if I received a book from someone saying it was good, I'd definitely read it, even if it wasn't my style

[mommabakes]

I think it's a great idea! And I like skinandbones idea of a cute bookmark with it

[jedi]

Good news! I checked with the gal that kinda organizes this and told her my idea and asked if I could do 3 DIFFERENT books. She said that was fine, much like someone giving lotion and doing 3 different scents. So I will pick 3 of my favorite books and then the moms will be able trade with each other if they want. Or if they get one they already read, maybe someone else that got one fo my other books will trade. make sense? So now i just need to future our which ones I want to do out of those 5. I am really excited about this. I'm just not sure which 3 to do. I think I've narrowed it down to:

Red Queen
Station 11 (which i'm pretty sure will be one)
An Amber in the Ashes
Sleeping Giants (leaning more towards this being one)

[jedi]

well.. Red Queen isn't less than 10.. problem solved. Books ordered from amazon!

I can't wait for this event now!

[armpants]

I'm late, but this a great idea jedi.

[45thparallel]

I’m late to the party but I think it’s a fantastic idea. I love getting book recommendations.

[45thparallel]

Also, worst case if whoever gets it doesn’t read they could regift. Nbd.

[mrspiatt]

Great idea jedi!